The University of Wisconsin?Madison is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1848, it is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The university offers 132 undergraduate majors and minors, along with 148 master's degree programs and 120 doctoral programs. It is classified among 'R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity'. The university has a strong focus on research, with more than $1.2 billion in annual research expenditures. It is also known for its athletic programs, particularly its football team, the Wisconsin Badgers.